Photo courtesy of Cincinnati Bengals The Cincinnati Bengals and franchise-tagged safety Jessie Bates aren't expected to reach a long-term deal before the July 15 deadline. Bates, 25, was given the franchise tag on March 7. https://twitter.com/tannerphifernfl/status/1545591184428597248?s=21&t=IEE3XPYHeZMiBjFOXEO2Bg Bates has consistently been one of the best and … [Read more...] about Bengals and S Bates Not Expected to Reach a Long-Term Deal Before July 15 Deadline